Leila Yassine’s Post

We live- thankfully- in pluralistic, multi-cultural, multi-faith liberal democracies. You can be a citizen of one, or two, or even three, and there's no dissonance inherent in being very proud of/ supportive of your allegiance to them all. Because, essentially, all were founded upon, and believe in, the same things. I'm dual British and Canadian, and I've never acted in a way that would betray either sets of my countrymen. In fact, I feel like what I do and say supports both countries and both cultures. (Exceptions, I support England in rugby, Northern Ireland in whiskey, and Canada at Cambrian Patrol and Bisley.) The problem is that increasingly, liberal Western democracies are being deliberately weakened and undermined by groups of people who have zero allegiance to our states, laws, and culture. In fact, they actively seek to destroy us, preferring to emulate the characteristics of our state and non-state adversaries in foreign lands. They clearly prefer the way things are run, and the way folks live, in West Shithole-istan.....so they should go there / go back there. They are no longer welcome here, amongst us. And that goes for- whether they support Syria, Hamas, Pol Pot, North Korea, the Talibs, Stalin, ISIS, Russia, China, the Communists, the Nazis, Mao, the Ku Klux Klan, Combat 18, the Diagolon, the IRA, or whoever; they stand against us, and as such, they have no place here- no place, that is, other than a grave, or a jail cell. To the vast majority of migrants who have joined us in our lands because it's a better life for you, and you are raising families, building businesses, and participating in our liberal democracies......we are so glad you are here. We see you. We love you. To the others- Golf Tango Fox Oscar. #migration #immigration #multiculturalism #Canada #Canadaisbroken #refugees #nationalsecurity #deportation #publicpolicy #law #nationalism #orientalism #caliphate #daesh #CUPE #usefulidiots #RedGuards #fifthcolumn #GTFO

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, we join forces to remember this tragic event. These acts of remembrance symbolize our solidarity with displaced families and our commitment to defending the history, culture, and religion that have been integral to Cyprus for thousands of years. To read more please follow the link #FreeCyprus #UnitedCyprus #Solidarity #occupiedcyprus

ABOUT PALESTINE : Palestine is a region in the Middle East that has been at the center of geopolitical, cultural, and religious tensions for centuries. It holds significance for both Palestinians, who are predominantly Arab Muslims, and Jews, who have historical ties to the land dating back thousands of years. Here are some key points about Palestine: 1)Historical Context: The region known as Palestine has a long and complex history. It has been inhabited by various peoples and empires, including Canaanites, Israelites, Philistines, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Crusaders, Ottomans, and the British. 2) Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: One of the most significant aspects of modern Palestine is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This conflict has its roots in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the rise of Zionism (a movement advocating for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine) and the influx of Jewish immigrants to the region, especially after the Holocaust. It intensified in 1948 with the establishment of the State of Israel and the subsequent Arab-Israeli War, leading to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, who became refugees. 3) Occupation and Territories: After the 1967 Six-Day War, Israel occupied the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip, among other territories. The international community, including the United Nations, considers these territories occupied and views Israeli settlements in the West Bank as illegal under international law. 4)Palestinian Authority: The Oslo Accords in the 1990s led to the establishment of the Palestinian Authority (PA) as an interim governing body for parts of the West Bank and Gaza. However, the final status of these territories, including the question of Palestinian statehood, remains unresolved. 5)Jerusalem: Jerusalem is a city of immense religious significance for Jews, Christians, and Muslims. It is divided into East Jerusalem (occupied by Israel in 1967) and West Jerusalem. The status of Jerusalem is one of the most contentious issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with both Israelis and Palestinians claiming it as their capital. 6)Peace Process: Numerous attempts have been made to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through diplomacy, including peace talks, negotiations, and international initiatives. However, a lasting resolution has proven elusive due to deep-rooted political, territorial, and religious disputes. Overall, Palestine represents a complex and multifaceted issue with deep historical, cultural, and political dimensions. Resolving the conflict and achieving peace remains a significant challenge for the international community.

"Without either side even noticing it, we’re coming up on the centenary of the most decisive event in the fraught history of the Israel-Palestine relationship. It was not the 1896 publication of Theodor Herzl’s Zionist manifesto, nor the 1917 Balfour Declaration in which the United Kingdom pledged its support for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine. It was not the 1948 founding of the Israeli state and subsequent Nakba—the expulsion of many thousands of Palestinians from Israel. Nor was it Israel’s occupation, following the 1967 war, of what had been Palestinian territories, or either of the two intifadas. Rather, it was the enactment on May 26, 1924, of the Johnson-Reed Act by the Congress of the United States. Fueled chiefly by white Protestant xenophobic fear and rage at Jews and Catholics flowing into the United States since the 1880s, the act effectively outlawed immigration from Russia, Poland, Italy, and all of Eastern and Southern Europe. Had that pre-Trumpian wall not gone up on America’s borders, there’s no reason to think there ever would have been more than a trickle of Jews moving to Palestine." #israelpalestineralationship #theodorherzl #zionism #balfourdeclaration #nakba #1967war #johnsonreedact #uscongress #whiteprotestantxenophobia #jews #catholic #immigrationintous

Slavery * statelessness * language erasure * land grabbing * extortion * police violence * repression of free speech are just a few of the experiences Black Mauritanians are fleeing. "Black Mauritanians are facing discrimination, arbitrary arrest, statelessness, not being able to get drivers' licenses, IDs. [Their land] is the only thing they really have left, and that's being taken away as well. At nighttime there are police checks—they will round people up, take them to jail. It's nonsense. It's a failed country." Houleye Thiam, president of the Mauritanian Network for Human Rights in US. (“‘I Just Want to Live’: Mauritanian Asylum Seekers in NYC Face an Uncertain Future,” Willa Glickman, Hellgate NYC, November 6, 2023, https://lnkd.in/en5uvs4v.) It's long past time for the Biden administration to designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Mauritania, a country where state-sanctioned slavery, apartheid, police murder, land-grabbing, and statelessness make life a living hell for Black Mauritanians. Nearly four years ago, DHS Secretary Mayorikas said that his department was reviewing whether country conditions in Haiti, Cameroon, and Mauritania met the standard for TPS relief. Since then, both Haiti and Cameroon have been designated for TPS, while the administration’s only action on Mauritania has been to continue deportations there. As brave leaders inside Mauritania, including widows and orphans of the genocide; anti-slavery organizations, MNHRUS and others in the Black Mauritanian diaspora, minority and human rights organizations, and advocates for religious freedom have demonstrated, the country not only meets but exceeds the TPS standard." Designate #TPSForMauritania today! https://lnkd.in/ewQEEk2Q

Miles P. J. Windsor, Senior Manager for Strategy and Campaigns with RFI’s Middle East Action Team, wrote an article published recently in RealClearPolitics titled, “Religious Freedom Failures in Algeria Must Be Addressed.” "Many countries around the world already think that human rights are just a tool by which the West imposes its dominion. When the United States deprioritizes human rights at will, it only serves to reinforce that dangerous impression." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gx2fY3Fi

Reflecting on Historical Achievements and Hope for Palestinian Freedom "On this day, June 19th, history has been made in various fields. Notably, on June 19, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas, leading to the celebration of Juneteenth. This day reminds us of the importance of freedom, equality, and the ongoing fight for justice. As we commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate the freedom achieved, we must also remember the struggles that continue around the world, including in Palestine. My hope is to see Palestine achieve the freedom and justice they are striving for. Today, I am inspired by the resilience and determination of those who came before us, as well as those who continue to fight for their rights and freedom. I am motivated to contribute to positive change, both within my industry and the broader community. Let us honor the past by shaping a better future together, where everyone can enjoy freedom and equality. #Juneteenth #History #Innovation #DiversityAndInclusion #ProfessionalGrowth #FreedomForPalestine